Protest march from downtown to Harbor Island planned this afternoon

Thanks to Leeann for the tip on this, which we are adding to the daily traffic and highlight lists: The Idle No More indigenous-peoples movement is planning a rally and march this afternoon that might affect West Seattle-bound roads including the low bridge. According to the Facebook event page for the protest, they are headed for SSA’s Terminal 18 to show opposition to the coal terminal proposed for Whatcom County, and they plan to distribute a flyer to truckers. The event page includes a route map showing travel along 1st to lower Spokane St., with a timeline suggesting Harbor Island arrival in the 5 pm vicinity. We’ll track this in the afternoon and update you on what’s happening.

Bus rider March 21, 2013 (5:32 pm)

The lower bridge is closed. Protestors are on island. Not sure if the two are related though. No Coal

WSB March 21, 2013 (5:42 pm)

Thanks. It’s open again now – either it was shortlived or else it was a maritime closure. Someone told us the protesters went by Starbucks HQ, looked to be 100+.